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Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming': WHO

Substance use among teenagers in Europe, Central Asia, and Canada is increasing, with girls matching or surpassing boys in smoking and drinking, according to a World Health Organization report.
Over half of 15-year-olds in the mentioned regions have tried alcohol, and e-cigarette experimentation is growing, prompting a call for preventative actions by the UN health agency.
Alcohol experimentation is prevalent among teenagers, with 57% of 15-year-olds trying it, and e-cigarette use is rising, exceeding traditional cigarettes.

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Use Of Alcohol And E-Cigarettes Among Youth "Alarming": WHO

10 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Channel News Asia

Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming': WHO

The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming", according to a report released on Thursday (Apr 25) by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access.

10 days ago·Singapore

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The Hill

Youth alcohol, e-cigarette use ‘alarming’: WHO

The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm on the use of alcohol and electronic cigarettes in adolescents, calling the widespread use “alarming” in a new analysis. The WHO, in a report published Thursday, said their findings show a “concerning picture” of substance use in youth, according to data from ages 11, 13 and 15…

9 days ago·Washington, United States

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WION

Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming': WHO

The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming", according to a report released on Thursday by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access. Based on survey data from 280,000 young people aged 11, 13 and 15 in Europe, Central Asia and Canada, the WHO said it showed a "concerning picture" of substance use among young people. "The long-term consequences of these tr…

10 days ago·Noida, India

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The Guardian Nigeria

Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth ‘alarming’: WHO

The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming", according to a report released on Thursday by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access. The post Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming': WHO appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

10 days ago·Nigeria

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Observador

WHO warns against drinking alcohol and cigarettes among young people

Alcohol is the most consumed substance among young people: 57 percent of 15-year-olds have already experienced it, while cigarettes have surpassed traditional popularity.

9 days ago·Portugal

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